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Ministry of Communications
IPPB introduced Doorstep Service of Digital Life Certificate Generation
India Post Payments Bank  has introduced a Doorstep Service of Digital Life Certificate Generation which can be availed by any pensioner including Central, State and Employees’ Provident Fund Organization . Since 2020, India Post Payments Bank  under Department of Posts has been providing easy and accessible Digital Life Certificate/Jeevan Pramaan generation services for the pensioners in coordination with the Department of Pension and Pensioners welfare  and National Informatics Centre . This service, which is based on Aadhaar enabled biometric authentication would be convenient for aged pensioners and will also reduce the turnaround time for issuance of Digital Life Certificate.
Pensioners will not require making a physical visit to the office of pension disbursing agency. The pensioners will be able to generate the life certificate either by Doorstep Digital Life Certificate Service offered by India Post Payments Bank  or by visiting the nearest post office. In the current COVID pandemic scenario, this doorstep service from IPPB will serve as a boon for the more susceptible elderly citizens to avoid travelling to visit the pension disbursing agency. All that the pensioner needs to do is to place a service request in the Department of Posts ‘Post Info’ Mobile Application or registering by calling IPPB toll free number ‘155299’. Postman/Assistant Branch Postmaster of the nearest Post office will visit the requester at the given address to generate the Digital Life Certificate at a nominal transaction fee of Rs.70/-. Aadhaar number and Pension details are to be provided by the pensioner. On completion of the certificate generation process, confirmation SMS will be received by the pensioner in his registered mobile number and the certificate can be viewed online at https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in/ppouser/login. The certificate can also be generated by visiting the nearest post office.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Nationwide Clean India campaign culminates with Fit India Plog Run; 500 participants collect 150kgs of litter
Key Highlight
- Ripudaman Bevli, known for his consistent campaign towards a litter free India, led the Fit India Plog Run
The Fit India Plog Run, an annual nationwide event organised as part of the Fit India Movement was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the national capital this Sunday morning. Plogging is a unique activity that combines fitness and cleanliness - Swaachta and Swasth - in which participants collect litter while jogging.
Shri Manoj Sethi, Joint Secretary and Financial Advisor at the Ministry of Sports,
Shri LS Singh, Joint Secretary, Sports, Ms. Ekta Vishnoi, Mission Director, Fit India and other senior officers of the Ministry were present at the event which was attended by over 500 athletes and coaches. Ripudaman Bevli, known for his consistent campaign towards a litter free India, led the Fit India Plog Run as participants collected garbage while jogging. The day also marked the end of the 'Clean India' campaign for this year, which started on October 1.
Expressing his joy on the reception the event has got, Shri LS Singh said, "It is wonderful to see so many young boys and girls participating in the Plog Run today which is part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. This enthusiasm will go a long way in making our country clean and our citizens fit at the same time."
Ripudaman, who is known as the Plogman of India, guided the 500-member group with warm-up exercises at the start of the day's proceedings and administered the Plastic Free Pledge to participants at the end.
"We are thankful to the Government of India for making the Plog Run such a grand affair. Over the years, lakhs of people have volunteered over the country. Today, we all picked around 150kgs of litter. In two years' time, I plan to take this movement to across all 720 districts of the country as well as make eco fitness clubs and Fit India clubs everywhere."
The participants at the event also took the Unity Pledge on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, which is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel.
Ministry of Finance
Accounts of the Union Government of India  for the Financial Year 2022-2023
The Accounts of the Union Government of India  for the Financial Year 2022-23 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below: -
The Government of India has received ₹24,55,706 crore  during 2022-23 comprising ₹20,97,368 crore Tax Revenue , ₹2,86,151 crore of Non-Tax Revenue and ₹72,187 crore of Non-Debt Capital Receipts. Non-Debt Capital Receipts consists of Recovery of Loans  and Miscellaneous Capital Receipts . ₹9,48,406 crore has been transferred to State Governments as Devolution of Share of Taxes by Government of India upto this period which is ₹50,015 crore higher than the previous year.
Total Expenditure incurred by Government of India is ₹41,88,837 crore , out of which ₹34,52,518 crore is on Revenue Account and ₹7,36,319 crore is on Capital Account. Out of the Total Revenue Expenditure, ₹9,28,424 crore is on account of Interest Payments and ₹5,30,959 crore is on account of Major Subsidies.
Ministry of Defence
Advancements in futuristic technologies need of the hour: Raksha Rajya Mantri during National Technology Day function at DRDO
Government is making all efforts to meet defence requirements through domestic procurement, says Shri Ajay Bhatt
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt has called upon the scientific community to make advancements in technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence , so that the Nation is prepared to deal with future threats. He was addressing the National Technology Day function organised by Defence Research and Development Organisation  in New Delhi on May 11, 2022. The Government is making all efforts to meet the defence requirements through domestic procurement, he said, exhorting all sectors of the defence ecosystem to work together to achieve excellence in cutting edge technologies.
The Raksha Rajya Mantri lauded the efforts of DRDO in establishing a self-reliant R&D ecosystem which provides the Armed Forces with state-of-the-art equipment, in line with the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. “DRDO has proved itself through design, development and production of highly-sophisticated weapon platforms/systems. It has enhanced the involvement of the private sector. Due to these efforts, India is now among the top 25 nations exporting defence equipment,” he said.
National Technology Day is observed on May 11 every year to commemorate the nuclear tests conducted in Pokhran in 1998. The theme this year is ‘Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for Sustainable Future’. Shri Ajay Bhatt said, the theme underlines the importance of all-round development of science and technology for the progress of a nation.
During the event, the Raksha Rajya Mantri distributed DRDO awards for the year of 2019 to the scientific fraternity for displaying outstanding acumen in realising the technological dreams of the Nation. The category of awards included awards for Life-Time Achievement, Technology leadership, Senior Scientists Awards, Academy Excellence, Techno-Managerial, Self-Reliance and Performance Awards.
Shri Ajay Bhatt also released two monographs – ‘Endeavours in Self-reliance Defence Research ’ authored by former Director DRDO Dr KG Narayanan and ‘Concepts and Practices for Cyber Security’ by former Director General at DRDO Dr G Athithan. A Defence Technology Spectrum was also released on the occasion. The event also witnessed three orations from DRDO scientists on advanced technologies.
In his address, Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy congratulated the scientists & technologists and appreciated their contribution towards building a self-reliant defence ecosystem. Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, Space Commission Shri S Somanath; senior officials of Ministry of Defence and DRDO scientists were among those present on the occasion.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
APEDA organizes VBSM with FPOs of APDMP and Millet Exporters to promote Millet products
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority  in association with Andhra Pradesh Drought Mitigation Project , an externally aided project funded by IFAD, organized a Virtual Buyer Seller Meet with Millet Exporters and FPOs of Millet for establishing marketing linkages.
Considering the potential of increasing exports of Millets and Millet products and the focus given by Government for development of Millet sector of Nurti Cereals, APEDA is closely interacting with Indian Institute of Millet Research  and other stakeholders like National Institute Nutrition, CFTRI and Farmer Producer Organizations  for perspective planning of five years for promotion of Millets and Millet products. This platform has provided an opportunity to the exporters and FPOs to interact with each other for supply and sourcing of products.
APEDA is making efforts to prepare a perspective Action Plan for increasing export of Millet and Millet Products for a period five years i.e. 2021-2026 to enable all concerned stakeholders for taking necessary action in a time bound manner for achieving the target.
Further, efforts would be made on identification of Organic Millet clusters, registration of FPOs and exporters of Millets at Farmer Connect Portal developed by APEDA for further interaction for buy and sell activity, and identification of new Potential International Markets for promotion of Indian Millets.
Increasing interest in reviving the consumption of millets across various countries is favoring the growth prospects of this product in recent years within the country and for exports as well
Dr. M. Angamuthu Chairman APEDA, Shri H. Arun Kumar, Commissioner Agriculture, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Shri G. Vinaichand, COO, APDMP, Senior Officers of APEDA and APDMP, FPOs and exporters of Millet participated in the programme.
Millet is a common term to categorize small-seeded grasses that are often termed nutri-cereals, and includes Sorghum, Pearl Millet, Ragi, Small Millet, Foxtail Millet, Proso Millet, Barnyard Millet, Kodo Millet and other millets. Millets are the cereal crops generally small-seeded and known for high nutritive value.
Prime Minister's Office
The last 9 years have been transformative in all infra related sectors: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared a tweet by the Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari regarding amplification of National Highways by more than 53,868 KMs after 2014.
Applauding the feat the Prime Minister tweeted :
"The last 9 years have been transformative in all infra related sectors. Better road connectivity has greatly strengthened other vital areas of the economy."
Ministry of Defence
Anti-Access Area Denial Capabilities
Indian Army is conscious of the threats manifesting along our borders and all measures as deemed necessary are being taken to mitigate the same.
Under QUAD framework, India has undertaken consultations with Australia, Japan and the United States of America on regional and global issues of common interest. The QUAD partners share a commitment towards a free, open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific region based on shared values and principles and respect for international law.
QUAD framework have provided a platform for exchange of views on regional and global issues of common interest. There is focus on practical cooperation in the areas of connectivity and infrastructure development, and counter-terrorism, cyber security, maritime security, humanitarian and disaster relief, with the objective of promoting peace, security, stability and prosperity in an increasingly inter-connected Indo-Pacific region.
This information was tabled in a written reply by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik to a question asked by Shri S Jagathrakshakan in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Defence
DRDO successfully test fires AKASH – MK -1S
Defence Research and Development Organisation  has successfully test fired AKASH-MK-1S missile from ITR , Chandipur, Odhisa on 25 and 27 May 2019. Akash Mk1S is an upgrade of existing AKASH missile with indigenous Seeker. AKASH Mk1S is a surface to air missile which can neutralize advanced aerial targets. The Akash weapon system has combination of both command guidance and active terminal seeker guidance. Seeker and guidance performance have been consistently established in both the missions. All the mission objectives have been met.
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Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of shares in SBI General Insurance by Honey Wheat
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of shares in SBI General Insurance by Honey Wheat.
The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of around 9.99% of the equity share capital of SBI General Insurance Company Limited  by Honey Wheat Investment Limited .
Honey Wheat is a part of the Warburg Pincus group, which is stated to have investments over $79 billion in more than 880 companies, across 40 countries including the United States of America, Canada, Brazil, Austria, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, China, Vietnam, Singapore, India and Indonesia.
SBI General Insurance is engaged in the business of providing general insurance products in India. The insurance products offered include motor, health, personal accident, travel, home, aviation, fire, marine, package, construction and engineering and liability insurance.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Navy prepared for Relief operations in the wake of Cyclone 'Maha'
With cyclone 'Maha' over East Central Arabian Sea intensifying into an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm, the Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy is prepared to undertake Humanitarian and Disaster Relief  operations along Gujarat and North Maharashtra Coast, if required.
Four warships of the Western Naval Command have been loaded with HADR relief materials like food packets, water, medical supplies and other essential commodities. Naval units of the Gujarat Naval Area are also prepared with Emergency Response Teams equipped with underwater diving equipment and inflatable boats. In addition, naval aircraft and helicopters are also on standby to undertake any survey and air rescue operations. Naval authorities in Gujarat are in constant liaison with civil authorities to ensure seamless coordination.
Cyclone 'Maha', currently heading Northwestwards in the Central Arabian Sea, is expected to recurve sharply by mid-day 05 Nov 19 and approach the Gujarat Coast. It is expected to make landfall near Veraval by the night of 06 Nov 19 as a Cyclonic Storm with winds of the order of 35 - 40 Knots. Consequently, rough to very rough sea conditions are likely to effect East Central Arabian Sea and heavy rain with thunder and lightning is expected to effect South Gujarat and North Maharashtra areas.
Ministry of Defence
NCC COMMEMORATES ITS 70TH RAISING DAY IN KOLKATA
Kolkata, November 26, 2018.
National Cadet Corps  Directorate West Bengal & Sikkim celebrated its 70th Raising Day on Sunday 25th November 2018 all across the State. On this solemn occasion, a grand event was organised at Fort William Sports Stadium, Kolkata. Cadets all across the state participated in march past, cultural activities and social development programmes.
The programme commenced with the performance by the Equestrian team of Eastern Command. The state of the art equipment display by Infantry Battalion, Arty Mortar Regt, Engineer Regt, Signal Regt, instilled a sense of pride amongst all. The spectators were enthralled to witness demonstrations on Section Battle Drill by the NCC Cadets of Kol ‘B’ Group located in Fort William. The deployment drills of Mighty Artillery Mortars stole the show. Kolkata Police was forthcoming in showcasing the strength of the force by demonstration the drills of their Dog & Bomb Squad, their QRTs. Aero modelling and Ship Modelling was demonstrated by the NCC Cadets of Air & Naval Wings of the NCC Directorate.
The plethora of colourful events unfolded by the prize giving by the Group Commanders followed by the giving away of Certificates of Excellence and prizes by Maj Gen K.T. Sreekumar, ADG NCC to selected cadets and associates NCC Officers of all categories.
ADG National Cadets Corps Directorate West Bengal & Sikkim Maj Gen. K. T. Sreekumar in his address to Cadets, motivated the youth to join defence forces. The address by Dr. R. S. Shukla, Addl Chief Secretary, the military precision with which the event was conceived and executed. The event was witnessed by a number of senior dignitaries from the State Govt. and Army. Dr. R. S. Shukla, Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education & Biotechnology Department was the Chief Guest. In Kolkata, about 200 Instructors from the three services, Associated NCC Officers and more than 1800 Cadets were present during the celebration.
It may be mentioned that, National Cadet Corps Directorate West Bengal & Sikkim which is spread over 25 districts, 7 universities, around 200 colleges, 600 schools have a total strength of approximately 1 lakh of Cadets and is giving significant contribution toward cultural development, character building of the youth, sustaining secularism, patriotism and communal harmony of the nation. The Cadets from West Bengal & Sikkim Directorate have done the nation and the organisation proud by their remarkable achievements in the field of sports, adventure and shooting.
Ministry of Defence
PRESIDENT CONFERS VAYU SENA MEDAL ON FLIGHT LIEUTENANT PRADEEP MURUGAN  MET/GARUD
1. Flt Lt Pradeep Murugan  Meteorology/ Garud is on the posted strength of a Garud Flight as the Commanding Officer deployed in Op Rakshak with a batallion of Rashtriya Rifles .
2. On 30 May 2022, during Op Chak Rajpura, based on a specific intelligence input regarding presence of terrorists, a Cordon and Search Operation  was planned and the team was launched in a built up area of Pulwama district. Flt Lt Pradeep Murugan led the Guard Squad from western direction and cordoned the target area by 1700 hours. A total of 12 houses were taken inside the cordon. After initial cordon was established the terrorists fired on the cordon party of Garuds and tried to break down the cordon. Flt Lt Pradeep Murugan along with his team immediately retaliated with pin point, effective and heavy volume of fire, and foiled the escape attempt of terrorists. After the initial fire from the terrorists the target house was identified and the cordon was shifted towards the target house.
3. Flt Lt Murugan tactically placed the Garud Light Bullet Proof Vehicle  amidst the heavy threat in front of the target house in between the high volume of fire with LMG mounted on it. The entire search team took position near the vehicle in close range to the target house which resulted in failure of multiple escape attempts by the terrorists. At approximately 0400 hours on 31 May 2022 the held up terrorists rushed towards East of the target area by lobbing a grenade with an attempt to break the cordon and opened heavy volume of fire towards Garud search team. At this critical juncture, sensing the ensued grave danger, Flt Lt Murugan immediately rose to the occasion and showing immense courage, sensible professionalism, excellent and realistic execution, left cover and engaged the terrorists from close range of 30 to 40 metres while eliminating him. The slain terrorist was later identified as category C of Lashkar-e-ToibaTanzeem.
4. For this act of exceptional professionalism and courage, Flt Lt Pradeep Murugan is awarded with the Vayu Sena Medal.
Ministry of Defence
PASSING OUT PARADE – AUTUMN TERM 2022
INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY - 26 NOV 22
In a spectacular Passing out Parade  held at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, on Saturday, 26 Nov 22, 252 trainees comprising Midshipmen of 103 Indian Naval Academy Course, cadets of 36 Naval Orientation Course , 36 Naval Orientation Course , 36 Naval Orientation Course , 32, 33 & 34 Naval Orientation Course  passed out with flying colours, marking the culmination of their ab-initio training. The passing out trainees comprises of 16 foreign cadets from 07 countries and 35 women trainees.
The Parade was reviewed by Air Marshal Balabhadra Radha Krishna, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee  who awarded medals to meritorious Midshipmen and Cadets on completion of the Ceremonial Review. Vice Admiral Puneet K Bahl, Commandant, Indian Naval Academy was the Conducting Officer.
The ‘President’s Gold Medal’ for the Indian Naval Academy BTech Course was awarded to Midshipman Anivesh Singh Parihar. The other medal winners were as follows:
 CNS Silver medal for INAC B. Tech Course - Midshipman Manoj Kumar
 FOC-in-C South Bronze Medal for INAC B. Tech Course- Midshipman Vishwajeet Vijay Patil
 CNS Gold Medal for NOC  – Cadet Gaurav Rao
 FOC-in-C South Silver Medal for NOC  - Cadet Raghav Sareen
 Commandant, INA Bronze Medal for NOC  – Cadet Aaron Ajith John
 CNS Gold Medal for NOC  - Cadet P Yasmitha N
 Commandant, INA Silver Medal for NOC - Cadet KR Padmavathi
 Zamorin Trophy for Best All round women cadet - Cadet Yasmitha N
 CNS Gold Medal for NOC - Cadet Harsh Ashok Sharma
 Commandant, INA Silver Medal for NOC - Cadet Pavan Kumar Gandi
 Commandant, INA Bronze Medal for NOC  – Cadet Tejas Anup Srivastava
The successful trainees marched with their gleaming swords and rifles held in salute, past the Academy’s Quarterdeck, in Slow March, to the traditional notes of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ - the poignant farewell tune played by armed forces around the world when bidding adieu to colleagues and comrades, for their ‘Antim Pag’ or final step at the Indian Naval Academy.
Air Marshal Balabhadra Radha Krishna congratulated the trainees on parade for their impeccable turnout, smart drill and movements on parade. The Reviewing Officer emphasised on the core values of duty, honour and courage. The Reviewing Officer and other dignitaries shipped the stripes of passing out trainees and congratulated them for their successful completion of the rigorous training. These officers will proceed to various Naval ships and establishments to further consolidate their training in specialised fields.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
195.19 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
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India's Active caseload currently stands at 47,995
Active cases stand at 0.11%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.68%
4,592 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,26,57,335
8,084 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
85.51 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 2,49,418 tests conducted in the last 24 hours